Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir #48: Long Time Running

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September 7, 2023:

Ice dancers Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir to enter Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Decorated ice dance duo Tessa Virtue of London and Scott Moir of Ilderton named to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.

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Tessa just shared 10 throwback pics/clips of her & Scott tonight: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cye1wH2uVrF/

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The 67th Annual Order of Sport Awards, presented by Everest, celebrates the induction of a remarkable Class to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
Considered one of the greatest skating duos of all time, they spent nearly a decade at the top of their sport, becoming the most decorated ice dancers in the world winning a record-setting five Olympic medals, three World Championships, and eight Canadian National Championships.

 

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Interview with Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vny1j5QwTGU

I really liked this because they talked a lot about training, coaching approach, etc.

 

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CBC Sports' Devin Heroux: https://twitter.com/Devin_Heroux/status/1715045727607378358
"TESSA AND SCOTT
For 27 minutes yesterday the greatest skating pairs team of all time told me about their journey on the ice together.
And what it means to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Full raw and uncut interview here": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE9wkxMjH_g [includes time stamps in the caption of the video]:

At the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec, CBC Sports' Devin Heroux chats with legendary Canadian figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir in this raw and uncut interview. Tessa and Scott are part of the 2023 class inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.

 

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Virtue and Moir lead star-studded group of inductees into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (Oct. 19, 2023):
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/canada-sports-hall-of-fame-2023-oct-19-1.7001182

Virtue added that Moir was her ideal partner.
"He is the best in every way," she said. "More than that, he's the kind of friend that always has the right thing to say. The kind of human who epitomizes generosity and kindness. And the kind of skating partner that builds you up to feel like you can conquer the world."
Considered among the greatest ice dancing duos in the sport's history, they join the Hall following a career which saw them win Olympic gold in the event at Vancouver 2010 and Pyeongchang 2018. After joining forces in 1997, the two developed a captivating and prolific partnership on the ice.
The team would go on to win eight national titles and three world championships together.
"It was about more than just results and what we created on the ice. It was about two young people using sport to try to become the best version of themselves for each other," Moir said. "It was a truly beautiful journey."

CTV Ottawa's story:

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir among athletes inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Olympic skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are among a group of athletes and builders of sport who were honoured at Thursday's annual Order of Sport Awards.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Tessa just shared 10 throwback pics/clips of her & Scott tonight: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cye1wH2uVrF/

More clips by Tessa - "Thank you for making this process so fun. We are now entering our … teenage era ?": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyha9Xau1fB/
The Vancouver era: https://www.instagram.com/p/CykOsw9Ofdu/
The Sochi era: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cylyr1IuCSc/

ETA:

The XX era: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cymv_7ju3fQ/

 

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I saw part of their acceptance speech to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame on Skate Canada’s instagram account.

Made me tear up it was so good.

Love these two.

 

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I saw part of their acceptance speech to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame on Skate Canada’s instagram account.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cylg2w7Agip/

 

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I'm hoping someone can help me - I am looking for an article on VM where they talk about how their psychological tactic in 2018 (?) was "if something negative happens, that is outside of them and don't take it personally/has nothing to do with them, and if something positive happens, it was their teamwork." I'm not explaining it well but that's the gist!

 

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Globe and Mail paywalled article today (January 22, 2026) - Seven years into retirement, Virtue and Moir still share an Olympic bond: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spo...tessa-virtue-scott-moir-olympic-bond-skaters/
ETA a gifted link (thanks @uandmfan!):

Seven years into retirement, Virtue and Moir still share an Olympic bond

Superstar figure skating duo cherish their 2018 gold medals and the way they captivated a global audience

www.theglobeandmail.com

3-minute video (Tessa mentions her son and Scott his daughter): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spo...e-and-scott-moir-still-share-an-olympic-bond/

The Globe’s Robyn Doolittle talks with Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Canada's most decorated figure skaters, who retired from the sport in 2019. They reflect on the pair’s spectacular Moulin Rouge! performance at Pyeongchang in 2018 and discuss whether they’ll tour again.

Part 1 (8 mins.) of “A conversation with Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir” on CP24 Breakfast (Jan. 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpwkn7QWPRs

A conversation with Tessa and Scott

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir on how they're supporting and inspiring the next generation of skaters ahead of the upcoming winter games.

www.cp24.com

“Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026” (6-minute interview on Global News Toronto Morning, Jan. 20, 2026):

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026 | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

globalnews.ca

 

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Globe and Mail paywalled article today (January 22, 2026) - Seven years into retirement, Virtue and Moir still share an Olympic bond: ...

Here's a gifted link that was posted today in the Dance Hall thread (thanks @uandmfan!):

Seven years into retirement, Virtue and Moir still share an Olympic bond

Superstar figure skating duo cherish their 2018 gold medals and the way they captivated a global audience

www.theglobeandmail.com

Excerpt:

Now, seven years after hanging up their skates, “Canada’s Sweethearts” sat down with The Globe and Mail to talk about the difficulties of retiring, whether they still talk regularly and a controversial new book by their former training partner and rival, retired French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis.

The duo – who have been speaking to reporters to promote the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s Quest for Gold program, which supports high-performance amateur athletes – also addressed whether they will ever go on tour again.

(Spoiler alert: it’s not “no”!)

Link to watch their paid partnership and:

Tessa Virtue on Instagram: "Quest for Gold helped make our careers possible. That support meant we were able to be present and focus entirely on our training. It allowed us the freedom to pursue extra practice time, bedazzled costumes, physiotherapy,

18K likes, 265 comments - tessavirtue17 on January 8, 2026: "Quest for Gold helped make our careers possible. That support meant we were able to be present and focus entirely on our training. It allowed us the freedom to pursue extra practice time, bedazzled costumes, physiotherapy, additional...

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Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle has posted her full Q&A here:

Robyn Doolittle on Instagram: "Here’s the full Q&A with @tessavirtue17 and @scottmoir14 for the @globeandmail"

1,554 likes, 13 comments - robyndoolittle on January 24, 2026: "Here’s the full Q&A with @tessavirtue17 and @scottmoir14 for the @globeandmail".

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From Sam Chouinard today: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_degrj4sV/

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BTS creation of MOULIN ROUGE PART 2:

Sam Chouinard on Instagram: "BTS creation of MOULIN ROUGE PART 2 More to come 😉⭐️ @tessavirtue17 @scottmoir14 @iceacademyofmontreal #choreography #bts #olympics #dance #gold"

21K likes, 213 comments - sam.chouinard7 on January 28, 2026: "BTS creation of MOULIN ROUGE PART 2 More to come 😉⭐️ @tessavirtue17 @scottmoir14 @iceacademyofmontreal #choreography #bts #olympics #dance #gold".

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New Moulin Rouge BTS
Not every version makes the cut to the final product
Enjoy

Sam Chouinard on Instagram: "New Moulin Rouge BTS Not every version makes the cut to the final product 👀 Enjoy✨ @tessavirtue17 @scottmoir14 @iceacademyofmontreal #choreography #dance #bts #olympics #gold"

745 likes, 34 comments - sam.chouinard7 on January 30, 2026: "New Moulin Rouge BTS Not every version makes the cut to the final product 👀 Enjoy✨ @tessavirtue17 @scottmoir14 @iceacademyofmontreal #choreography #dance #bts #olympics #gold".

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“Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026” (6-minute interview on Global News Toronto Morning, Jan. 20, 2026):

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026 | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look ahead to Milano Cortina 2026 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

globalnews.ca

Tessa at ~6-mins.: "We're 2 ships passing in the night, but I'm so emotional you're going as a coach... I cannot wait to see you standing at the boards!" Scott will be in Milan to coach Car/Pon and leaves right before Tessa arrives.